2006 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 36 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Wrangler | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
